Leapmotor has recently unveiled its latest offering, the Leapmotor B01, a compact electric sedan that is now available for pre-sale. With five different models to choose from, the prices range between RMB105,800 to RMB135,800 ($14,700 – $18,900). This new model is the first electric sedan under Leapmotor’s B platform and is built on the LEAP 3.5 electronic and electrical architecture. The official launch and delivery of the Leapmotor B01 are scheduled for July.
Design-wise, the Leapmotor B01 is the result of collaboration between a Sino-European review team, showcasing a design language known as “Natural Technology Aesthetics.” Drawing inspiration from natural elements like cosmic gravitational fields and polar perpetual daylight, the vehicle is crafted with a three-tiered aesthetic framework focusing on stance, surfaces, and details. The body design, named “Tiansuo Fluid,” boasts an impressive drag coefficient of just 0.197.
The interior of the Leapmotor B01 is equally impressive, featuring geometric cut-outs and suspended designs to create a dynamic atmosphere. Two interior themes, “Phantom Moon Violet” and “Cloud Gray,” offer a luxurious feel. The vehicle also comes equipped with high-tech features such as a roof-mounted lidar, “Flying Wing Starlight” lamp clusters, and a large panoramic sunroof with an electric sunshade.
In terms of intelligent features, the Leapmotor B01 is powered by the world’s first 5nm automotive-grade Qualcomm 8295 chip and the Leapmotor OS 4.0 Plus system. This allows for advanced features like a 3D dynamic desktop and AI voice recognition. The vehicle also boasts lidar technology and a Qualcomm 8650 chip for intelligent driving capabilities, with 26 assisted driving functions.
Powering the Leapmotor B01 are rear-mounted motors with two power outputs available – 132 kW and 160 kW. The vehicle is equipped with lithium iron phosphate battery packs offering cruising ranges of 550 kilometers and 650 kilometers, respectively. Fast charging capabilities allow the vehicle to go from 30% to 80% charge in just 18 minutes.
Compared to competitors in the market, such as the XPeng MONA M03 and BYD Qin PLUS EV, the Leapmotor B01 stands out with its superior intelligent driving hardware, impressive cruising range, and efficient interior space utilization. The launch of the Leapmotor B01 is expected to bring a new experience to the 150,000-yuan pure electric sedan market, shifting the focus from “price-performance competition” to “value competition.”
In conclusion, the Leapmotor B01 sets a new standard for quality and innovation in the electric sedan market. With its emphasis on high-end configurations for young consumers and a focus on technology and design, the Leapmotor B01 has the potential to redefine the segment and become a disruptive force in the new energy vehicle market.
